Dialogues in Swing is an intimate visit with many of the major figures in what is often called The Golden Age of Swing. Fred Hall, in a laid-back, highly informed way, talks with Bob Crosby, Dick Haymes, Jo Stafford, Paul Weston, Woody Herman, Mel Torme, George Shearing and Wild Bill Davison. Here, too, in their homes, are Peggy Lee, Artie Shaw, Jimmy Van Heusen and Maxene Andrews. There's a tribute to Glenn Miller based on interviews with key former members of his bands. Those who lived through the big band era wonder about the stars who made it the high point of American popular music. Fans and music lovers will find this book fascinating and entertaining.

With a foreword by Artie Shaw.

CONTENTS:
Bob Crosby
Dick Haymes
Jo Stafford and Paul Weston
Woody Herman
Mel Torme
George Shearing
Wild Bill Davison
Peggy Lee
Artie Shaw
Jimmy Van Heusen
Andrews Sisters (Maxene Andrews)
Remembering Glenn Miller

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